Oil painting House among the trees Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1451

The painting titled "House Among the Trees" is a vibrant and lively depiction of a countryside scene where a small house is nestled among lush green trees, with playful white geese roaming the colorful landscape. The artist uses bold palette knife strokes and an expressive color palette of bright yellows, blues, greens, and purples to create a textured, energetic composition. This work captures the essence of rural tranquility while showcasing the beauty of nature and everyday life in the countryside. The foreground is filled with wild grass and flowers, painted in a mix of bright purple, blue, and green tones. The brushstrokes are thick and layered, creating a textured, almost three-dimensional surface. The bold use of color suggests sunlight reflecting off the grass and flowers, bringing the scene to life. At the center of the foreground, a group of white geese is depicted with red beaks and feet, standing out against the colorful surroundings. The geese appear lively and animated, adding a sense of movement and playfulness to the scene. Their presence hints at rural life and simple joys, emphasizing the connection between humans and nature. In the middle ground, a small, cozy house with a whitewashed exterior and a red roof is partially hidden among the trees. The house represents shelter, warmth, and home, nestled in the peaceful embrace of nature. The trees surrounding the house are painted in rich green and brown tones, with hints of orange and yellow suggesting sunlight filtering through the leaves. The tilted trees and swirling brushstrokes give the composition a sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze is passing through the landscape. The trees frame the house, drawing the viewer's eye toward it as a focal point of the painting. The background features a soft, yellow sky with hints of pink and turquoise, suggesting early morning or late afternoon light. The sky adds a sense of openness and serenity to the composition, balancing the dense, colorful landscape below. The contrast between the bright sky and the darker, earthy tones of the trees creates a sense of depth and distance, enhancing the feeling of a secluded, peaceful countryside retreat. "House Among the Trees" is a colorful and dynamic depiction of rural life, celebrating the beauty of nature, home, and simple pleasures. The artist’s use of bold colors, textured brushstrokes, and lively composition creates a scene that feels both vivid and welcoming, inviting the viewer to experience the joy and tranquility of the countryside. The painting captures a moment of peaceful harmony in nature, reminding us of the timeless charm of rural living.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "House among the trees"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk